Shantinagar Sai Mandali organizes spiritual cum motivation camp

Singtam, June 10: Spiritual cum Motivational camp was organized by Shri Satya Sai Bhajan Mandali, Shantinagar at the premises of Shantinagar Gonpa today. Highlight of the day was the felicitation of Shri HN Sharma and Smt. Renu Sharma, the land donors of the Shantinagar Sai Mandir. Discussions and talks on the spiritual significance and serving to God in an individual’s life were given emphasis on the day. Bhajan, aarati and ved mantra classes were also done.

Distinguished speakers spoke on different topics related to Sri Satya Sai Baba and Bal Bikas. The artistic presentation of Bhajans in a dance form by the Bal Bikash students was highly appreciated. Shri Ramman Rai, the first Convener and Shri PP Upretti, the second Convener of Shri Satya Sai Bhajan Mandali, Shantinagar was also honoured. Shri. Pushpa Pradhan, a known face of Singtam Sai Mandali for more than three decades was also welcomed to Shantinagar Bhajan Mandali on the day.

The programme started with the lightening of the lamp that was followed by the welcome speech by PP Upretti. MK Dhakal read out the brief report about Shantinagar Shri Satya Sai Bhajan Mandali that was formed in August 1992 on Krishna Janmaastami. BB Chettri spoked about the principle behind the organizing of the spiritual and motivation camp. Smt. Sarita Subba addressed the gathered audience regarding the worth of being part of Bal Bikas, Spirituality and Serving to God. Similarly, AK Bhagat spoked about the miracles of Sri Satya Sai Baba. The cultural presentation on the day was presented by Neha & group, Asmita & group, Srijana Rai and others.

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